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    What Scriptures do you believe have value?

    * Bhagavad Gita, Sri Sikshastaka, Gospel of Thomas, Shepherd of Hermas, Qur'an, the Book of Wisdom, the Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah, writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, James Freeman Clarke, Theodore Parker, etc. Anything that I find inspiring is Scriptural to me! :D
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    Mary Magdalene

    Well, it's only a theory espoused by a minority's minority. Mary Magdalene was always the first of the female disciples to be associated with Jesus - she was there at the foot of his Cross, and she was there at his resurrection. The two sisters Mary and Martha had their brother, Lazarus. Jesus...
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    Process of conversion for Ebionites

    Must... avoid... zealous PC comment... discrimination.... :cover: Remember that early Christianity did not have a canon, and thus no Bible. On the contrary, being that Jesus was a movement of early 'Christianities,' each group or sect would revere its own set of writings they found...
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    Process of conversion for Ebionites

    Anti-Semetic? Homophobe? Not when I know some queer-friendly synagogues in my city. ;) Nothing else tickles my fancy than the knowledge that there are gay practicing, flaming Orthodox Jews! ;) Heck, I'm reading John Boswell's book, "Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality" and nothing...
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    God is 1 vs God is 3

    I'm actually unitarian and arian in theology - it just makes way more sense. However, I don't necessarily find the Trinity as abhorrent as others may. It's really not that hard to see the Trinity metaphorically! However, at the forefront, I do essentially believe that God is One... Shema...
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    Process of conversion for Ebionites

    The problem is that the Evyonim do not have enough information at this time to understand truly their culture. It goes the same with the Nazoreans or the Essenes, of which I do find some solace in. There are a few pseudo-Essenic movements these days, most of which I avoid. I'm actually the...
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    Mary Magdalene

    I actually kind of believe so. That Jesus had three wives: Mary Magdalene, and the two sisters Mary and Martha. :)
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    Convert Christian in need of reassurance and guidance

    In my country, many of my childhood friends were Muslimahs and Sikhi, so I wouldn't worry too much. Just know that God loves you, no matter what you choose! Even in Islam, Hell is not eternal, and everyone becomes reconciled to God. I do not believe in the Qur'an, but this verse is striking to...
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    There's something about Saint Mary...

    The Memorare of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a mysterious prayer that ended up becoming a classic favourite among Catholics (and a few Anglo-Catholics). It is also a favourite prayer of my grandmother's, who loved it as a petition for the Blessed Mother's protection. Although it is attributed to a...
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    Collects! Kontakion! :D

    Here's one of mine: O Sun of Righteousness, Jehovah God with healing in Thy wings, who art most dear and most kind unto them that love Thee: Illumine our hearts with the shining lamp of Self-Knowledge; and brighten our eyes darkened from ego with the beauteous countenance of Thy...
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    "Whoever enters through me will be saved" Exclusive or Inclusive?

    "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself." -- John 12:32 My view of salvation is a minority one, lol. I believe that Christ's Life, Death, and Resurrection are absolutely spiritual, and that through Christ, we are all saved. Salvation to me, means being...
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    Why do you love the Eucharist?

    I totally agree! I feel that any Christian group that know the significance of the Eucharist (namely Catholics, Orthodox, Anglicans and Lutherans) should remember that this Blessed Sacrament, indeed all sacraments, are mysteries of the Faith. The Bread and Wine not only remind us of Christ's...
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    There's something about Saint Mary...

    Shiranui117, you are so knowledgeable! You should become a clergyperson or something!! :yes: "Behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed." One of my few favourite prayers is the Angelic Salutation, in which is an echo of the Incarnation of Christ. The moment of the...
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    Studying Christianity!

    Thank you so much for listing them. I have chosen to study Anglican Christianity, because it seems very traditional and historical, and I am trying to regularly attend the local Anglo-Catholic parish (socially liberal, theologically traditional) here in my locality. I'm in Canada, so I suppose...
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    There's something about Saint Mary...

    This thread is for the Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran adherents mainly, but anyone who loves Saint Mary is welcome to post something! I thought it would be nice to say some nice things about the Blessed Virgin Mary. Express it through a Bible verse, or a picture, or a hymn, or a...
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    I want to give you more frubals, but I am so mesmerised by the beautiful hymns you've posted! ~~...

    I want to give you more frubals, but I am so mesmerised by the beautiful hymns you've posted! ~~ Your sister in Christ!
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    Why do you love the Eucharist?

    I adhere to Anglo-Catholicism and go to an Anglo-Catholic parish, and although it is Anglican, it is probably more traditional than most 'Protestant' style parishes. At my parish, one would gawk at the idea that the Eucharist is a mere symbol, and visitors are often asked if they are 'baptised...
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    Saints in the Catholic Church

    I suppose one could think that way. As a former Roman Catholic, there was always that danger among people of many ethnicities to bring Mary higher than she needed to be, from the Mother of God, to some sort of 'Mother God' instead. :rolleyes: Not that I see anything completely and absolutely...
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    Why do you love the Eucharist?

    What a beautiful prayer! Certainly much nicer than the Anglican one... it's a little bloody. :flirt: I would add with some consideration that Anglicanism also believes in the Real Presence, because we also possess the Apostolic Succession and thus receive the heritage of Tradition from the...
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    Collects! Kontakion! :D

    I thought and prayed this one for the passing away of a friend today. Jehovah of Peace, grant rest unto Thy servants who have departed from this material world: Bless them, and bring them unto the abode of Thy loving devotion, that they may glorify Thy Most Holy Name for ever...
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